Police investigating suspicious Aldinga Beach blaze that ruined house, car and boat

Police are investigating a fire at a southern suburbs property – leaving thousands of dollars worth of damage.

A suspicious fire on a beachside property in Adelaide’s south has caused thousands of dollars worth of damage after it started in a tree then spread to a house, car and boat.

CFS crews and police rushed to the house on Illman Crescent at Aldinga Beach, about 48km south of Adelaide, after reports that a tree had caught on fire at 2am.

Crews arrived to find the fire had spread to the front of the house and to a car and boat.

CFS firefighters have saved the majority of a house and a neighbouring property from catching alight in Aldinga Beach. Picture: CFS

The blaze was quickly extinguished but had already caused extensive damage to the car.

Fire crews managed to save the rest of the house and neighbouring properties.

No one was injured during the incident, police said, but officers and SA Ambulance crews remained at the scene to support firefighters.

The damage bill has been set around $120,000.

Firefighters returned to the property on Saturday to determine how the fire started.

Police are now investigating the incident as they believe the fire was suspicious.

Anyone with information, CCTV or dashcam footage that could assist the investigation is being urged to contact Crimes Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Originally published as Police investigating suspicious Aldinga Beach blaze that ruined house, car and boat